'Guerrilla Teaching' is a revolution. Not a flag-waving, drum-beating revolution, but an underground revolution, a classroom revolution. It s not about changing policy or influencing government; it s about doing what you know to be right, regardless of what you re told. It s sound advice for people on the ground: people in real classrooms, working with real children, trying to make a real difference. 'Guerrilla Teaching' by Jonathan Lear is packed with ideas to refresh teaching practice combining direct teaching with creative child-led learning and forge cross-curricular links to create engaging, motivating and fun learning experiences. Ultimately, Guerrilla Teaching is about making a difference. It s a book Jonathan Lear never meant to write, but it was just too important not to.

Guerrilla: to be a member of an unofficial group of combatants using the element of surprise to harass a larger less mobile target.

Guerrilla teaching:

To put children, and their learning, at the heart of lessons.

To embrace problem-solving and risk-taking in the classroom.

To be adaptable and creative.

To think about the skills and knowledge children will need in the future.

To stand up and make sure children get the education they deserve (even if it means subverting the system!).

Filled with thoughts, ideas and strategies that will help to develop creativity and creative thinking in the primary classroom, 'Guerrilla Teaching' is for trainee teachers, new teachers, teaching assistants, experienced teachers and head teachers there s something for everyone!

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About the Author

Described as having a breath-taking understanding of how to engage children, Jonathan Lear is an award-winning teacher and education consultant. He has worked for many years on a compelling mix of inspirational teaching strategies, and has shared his passion for learning as an AST, deputy head, and associate of Independent Thinking Limited.

Jonathan's manifesto is an excellent guide to really teaching creatively in the classroom.

Jonathan's book stands on the shoulders of the great creative educationalists and encourages a generation of teachers to join the guerrilla revolution.

An indispensable book for any teacher wanting to explore their creative pedagogy and inspire their students.

Guerrilla Teaching is an inspiring call to arms, Jonathan writes with humour and his book persuades us all to join his creative class revolution.

Anybody who reads Jonathan's book will want to climb the tallest mountain, raise their arms aloft and shout 'I am a Guerrilla Teacher!'.

Most manifestos are full of broken promises, Guerrilla Teaching delivers an eclectic range of creative teaching 'polices' designed to turn the mere mortal educator into an inspiring Guerrilla teacher.

A fabulous read, Jonathan's Guerrilla Manifesto takes apart existing teaching methods and rebuilds it creatively from scratch. The book contains everything you need to start your very own classroom revolution.

I implore every teacher to read Guerrilla Teaching it can only benefit those that matter-the future lives of your students.

Superbly written with lots of practical tips and humour this book reminds us of the true meaning of education and learning that has become lost in the recent years of constant testing. How I wish my own children were taught with such attention to creativity, excitement, positivity and wonder. A must read for all new teachers and those in the profession who want to reclaim the passion and love for children and teaching that lead them to the career in the first place. I read this book from cover to cover in one evening, and was compelled to read on. It's layout allows it to be easily dipped into for reference at any time and is full of ideas to instantly improve teaching and learning in any classroom.